Cottage Cheese Buffalo Dip (Printable)

Tangy and creamy blend of cottage cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheeses for a perfect savory dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Protein

05 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Sauces and Condiments

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Salt to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Crumbled blue cheese

# How To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F
02 - In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese and cream cheese until completely smooth
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine blended cheeses, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly
04 - Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the chicken mixture
05 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch baking dish
06 - Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly
08 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for a golden, bubbly top if desired
09 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and/or crumbled blue cheese
10 - Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, or crackers

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 18g per serving, thanks to cottage cheese and chicken
  • Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally gluten-free when served with appropriate dippers
  • Budget-friendly using simple, accessible ingredients
  • Perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully
  • Delivers all the classic buffalo chicken dip flavor with a nutritional upgrade
02 -
  • Blend the cottage cheese mixture for a full 2 minutes to ensure completely smooth, lump-free results
  • Let the dip rest for 3–5 minutes after baking before serving—this allows it to set slightly and makes scooping easier
  • Make it ahead by preparing the mixture, covering, and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave
  • Double the recipe for larger gatherings and bake in a 9x13-inch dish
  • For meal prep, portion into individual containers and reheat single servings as needed
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